For centuries the wedding or engagement ring has graced the second finger of the left hand. This traditional goes all the way back to the time of the Egyptians. They believed that a vein ran directly from the 2nd finger to the heart.
Wedding
The Unity Candle
The lighting of the unity candle symbolizes the merging of two lives into one. In some ceremonies the lighting of the unity candle will also incorporate the families of the bride and groom. There it […]
Wedding
The First Kiss
The kiss was used to bind a legal agreement. It originated with the Romans and was adopted much later by Christians. It symbolizes a couples union and signifies the commitment they have made to one […]
Wedding
The Bouquet
~ The Bride’s Wedding Bouquet ~ The first wedding bouquets carried were not of blossoms but of herbs. The aroma of the herbs were thought to ward off evil spirits. Later meanings became associated with […]